Moncton 
New Brunswick is providing free menstrual hygiene products to students throughout the school year.
The provincial government says $115,000 was given to school districts to provide free menstrual hygiene products through a new program called Never be caught off guard.
The government says students surveyed as part of the 2018-19 school year pilot project in Anglophone School District West reported experiencing a decrease in embarrassment, anxiety and stress because they knew that pads and tampons were accessible at school and they would not need to ask for them.
The Anglophone School District West pilot project was a partnership between the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and Horizon Health Network.
“All students deserve to be able to focus on their learning, instead of worrying about how they will be able to access the essentials,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy in a statement. “By providing menstrual hygiene products, schools are fostering learning environments that are inclusive, promote equity and respect human rights. Hopefully, this project can help reduce the impact on academics and help reduce stigma and social or emotional challenges.”
According to the news release, the hygiene products will be available in female and gender-neutral washrooms and locker rooms in schools with Grade 6-12 students.
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